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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Chronic liver disease is a liver disease of slow process and persisting over a long period of time, resulting in a progressive destruction of the liver.

Causes

It can refer to:

Risk Factors

  • Certain prescription medications
  • Having high levels of fat in the blood
  • Sharing infected needle and syringes
  • Having unprotected sex and multiple sex partners
  • Working with toxic chemicals without wearing safety clothes

Natural History, Complications, Prognosis

Complications

Prognosis Prognosis is assessed by

Diagnosis

Physical examination

Skin

Eyes

Heart

Lungs

Abdomen

Extremities

Neurologic

  • Metabolic Flap/Asterixis

Other

Treatment

Prevention

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